Ateneo baller Baterbonia laid to rest in Agusan hometown

Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia, the promising young Ateneo basketball player, was laid to rest in his hometown of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, with an estimated 5,000 people attending the emotional ceremony. Baterbonia's untimely death during a team-building exercise in Aurora province led to national mourning and calls for greater accountability in sports activities. His passing underscores the tragic risks athletes face even in seemingly routine events, highlighting the need for better safety protocols in sports.